| har Pei puppy has slowly gained recognition over the | | | | There are three different coat styles that you will |
| last twenty years as one of the most loyal and | | | | find on the Shar Pei puppy. The horse coat, a short, |
| affectionate dogs available. Once called the rarest | | | | coarse haired dog that looks to be more skin than |
| dog breed alive, the Shar Pei has grown in both | | | | fur, the brush coat, which is slightly longer and softer, |
| popularity and population since its recognition by the | | | | but still considered appropriate for show and the bear |
| American Kennel Club in 1991. Fiercely loyal and | | | | coat, a longer, softer coat that is not considered to |
| affectionate, the Shar Pei puppy is also quite popular | | | | be acceptable for show as it completely hides the |
| for show. With two different coat styles being | | | | folds and wrinkles that make this breed so distinctive. |
| allowed into competition, dog lovers who enjoy the | | | | Irresponsible breeding practices have made the Shar |
| sport find it much easier to enter. Owning a Shar Pei | | | | Pei puppy more prone to certain health conditions |
| puppy is a big responsibility and should never be | | | | that do not plague other dogs. A certain condition |
| taken for granted. They can be prone to certain | | | | known as entropion causes the Shar Pei puppy's |
| health conditions if not from pure stock, so it is | | | | eyelashes to grow inward instead of out. While this |
| important to know that the breeder you choose to | | | | can be corrected through surgery, it is far more |
| buy from has a long history of excellent breeding | | | | responsible to simply do your research to find a |
| practices. | | | | reliable breeder who doesn't breed the same puppy |
| The Shar Pei puppy is quickly becoming recognized as | | | | stock over and over again. Talk to your vet if you |
| one of the most desirable breeds in the world. With | | | | aren't sure where to find a good breeder. |
| their sweet tempered nature, and their fierce loyalty, | | | | But owning a Shar Pei puppy is not without its |
| the Shar Pei puppy is one of the most ideal breeds | | | | disadvantages. The Shar Pei is prone to certain health |
| for any family with children. The unusual appearance | | | | conditions, such as skin and vision problems, which |
| of the Shar Pei, with their large folds across the face | | | | have been brought about by irresponsible breeding |
| and body, often conjures images of aggression, | | | | practices. Although there are surgeries and specially |
| making the Shar Pei one of the most misunderstood | | | | formulated dry foods that one can invest in to help |
| dogs in history. | | | | correct these problems, it is far better to make |
| Shar Pei puppies were originally bred in ancient China | | | | certain that you are buying your new Shar Pei puppy |
| as a fighting dog, but did not gain official recognition | | | | from a respectable breeder in the first place. |
| here in the United States until 1991, when the | | | | If you aren't sure where the best place to find a |
| American Kennel Club granted them recognition. | | | | Shar Pei puppy breeder is, talk to your veterinarian |
| Before that, the Shar Pei puppy had actually been | | | | and ask for a referral to a breeder who has a long |
| named the most rare breed in the world. But, as | | | | history of getting their pups the medical attention |
| more and more breeders turn their attentions to | | | | they need. When proper attention is given to making |
| bringing Shar Pei puppies into the world, more and | | | | sure you're getting a healthy dog, your new Shar Pei |
| more people are finding themselves falling in love with | | | | puppy can give you and your family a long and loyal |
| the unusual looking breed. | | | | lifetime of affection. |